HOME PROFILE: Boxford Colonial is warm and inviting

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Mar 20, 2017 at 1:38 PMMar 20, 2017 at 1:38 PM

Constructed in 1980 for a builder’s personal residence, this stately Colonial on two professionally landscaped acres is as well crafted as it is beautiful. Moreover, updates/improvements and maintenance since then reflect only the highest standards.

By Barbara Forster / GateHouse Media

ADDRESS: 107 High Ridge Road, Boxford

BEDROOMS: 4

BATHROOMS: 2 full; 1 half

LIVING SPACE: 4,648 sq. ft.

PRICE: $957,000

Constructed in 1980 for a builder’s personal residence, this stately Colonial on two professionally landscaped acres is as well crafted as it is beautiful. Moreover, updates/improvements and maintenance since then reflect only the highest standards.

Come take a look

Paneled wainscoting, three-inch convex-shaped crown molding, detailed bump boards and a sparkling marble tile floor in the roomy foyer are initial clues that this home is special inside, too. There are more … many more.

Take the spacious dining room where hardwood flooring (in here and throughout much of the main floor) complements the continuing paneled wainscoting and detailed millwork. Two built-in corner hutches with "shell" arches and 12-over-12 windows are additional classic touches in this room that seats eight-plus comfortably.

Another classic — a swinging door — leads to a contemporary version of a butler’s pantry. Here a granite topped "server" has cabinets below for china, serving pieces, etc.

Like any well-bred center entrance Colonial, the living room is on the other side of the foyer. Solid wood French doors open to a room that is almost the entire depth of the house. In this big and very attractive room, a brick-front wood-burning fireplace has a mantel with dentil trim.

An adjacent office/den/library/music room has a wall of open and closed custom built-in shelving. This room with a view overlooks the lovely landscaped yard.

More French doors (these are from the living room) lead into an inviting family room with a gas fireplace on a brick wall with a raised hearth and wood niche. Horizontal wainscoting is a subtle country accent.

In this room two sets of full glass pane sliders open to a wonderful (heated via a wood stove) four-season sunroom overlooking the grounds. The tile floor and the vaulted paneled ceiling with two skylights add a casual ambiance but its true forte is that with seven sets of full glass sliders — yes, seven — this is the quintessential indoor/outdoor room. Open the sliders and you are "in" lush landscaped grounds that include a terraced yard.

Aah, the kitchen. Grand-sized and U-shaped — the better to maximize counter space — this kitchen easily handles a center island plus an already existing eat-in area that seats eight or more. Horizontal wainscoting and a brick-front gas fireplace add character; the glass tile back splash and under cabinet lighting pizzazz.

Definitely the heart of this home (in so many ways), the kitchen also has access to the garage and to the "side" entrance off the farmer’s porch.

Well-planned and beautiful

Large enough for furniture — even a comfy chaise lounge — the second-floor landing is the gateway to the bedroom wing.

The master suite — at one end of the bedroom "wing" for added privacy — is bright and spacious. The king-bed size sleeping chamber has hardwood flooring and two closets; one of which is an exceptionally deep walk-in affair.

In the en suite bathroom, a radiant heated floor and a Runtal towel warmer are very pleasant any time of year. Decorative glass inserts in the tile surround are striking accents in the tub/shower combination that has sliding glass doors.

The remaining bedrooms on this floor are big and bigger. Each room has ample closet space, too. Even the shared bathroom has a separate linen closet. This also has a tub/shower combination and two sinks.

However, the piece de resistance is … would you believe … off the back staircase. A suite of rooms that is certainly no afterthought has a wide range of uses. Paneled walls are certainly one focal point in a huge office but two skylights in the cove ceiling are also eye-catching.

While this space is very impressive, the next room is positively amazing. Running back-to-front, this grand-sized space is fully paneled. A "smaller" (size is relative) finished room currently used as storage could be a spacious full-size bathroom. Leaving this as a Great Room is a no-brainer but as it has a separate entrance from the garage, creating an au pair/in-law suite is doable. A teen suite is, of course, another option.

Bonuses, bonuses

In addition to the attached, heated three-car garage, this home has another three-car garage. This free-standing perk is great for car and/or boat enthusiasts.

A natural gas generator is one more nice-to-have when Mother Nature decides to demonstrate her power — no pun intended. Oh, this home also has an energy-efficient Buderus heating system that was installed about three years ago.

Let us not forget that this residence has an in-ground Mountain Lake shape heated Gunite pool as well as an in-ground hot tub set against a beautifully wooded background.

As long as we’re talking about unique features, consider location. Not only does this home have easy access to Route 95 (and therefore the rest of the entire North Shore and beyond) but also it is equidistant between Boston and New Hampshire — a mere 25 miles north or south.

Seeing is believing, so be sure to check out the website: http://www.107HighRidgeRd.com.

Contact Andrea Anastas at Re/MAX Village Properties at 978-729-2605 or 978-887-7273 or by email: andrea.m.anastas@comcast.net.